Child Passenger Safety Specialist

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

To implement and deliver Child Passenger Safety and Injury Prevention Education programs to families/care providers and staff. To proactively support the efforts that ensures delivery of safe patient care and services. To promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience as a Certified Passenger Safety Technician (CPS)
• Five years related work experience in program implementation and delivery
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Currently Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPS)
• Special Needs and Wheelchair Certification required within one year of hire
• Current and valid Georgia state driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated success in program implementation and delivery
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and computer software programs such as Outlook, Access, and Microsoft Word
• Ability to deal with a very high volume of work; Must possess a high energy level for a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities

• Implements and delivers quality patient and staff education following the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Child Passenger Safety Technician standards and the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines.
• Remains current on CPS issues, including conventional and special needs devices and vehicle occupant restraint systems.
• Correctly identifies medical conditions and procedures requiring special transportation devices.
• Contributes to developing and implementing hospital-wide safe transportation policies.
• Develops and distributes current, accurate patient education materials to families that are written at the appropriate reading level.
• Communicates and collaborates with Special Needs program staff and all other hospital staff as needed.
• Responds to discharge needs of families in a timely manner.
• Processes paperwork and enters data into the databases correctly.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Family Support